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Characterization

Characterization. Direct vs. Indirect. Direct Characterization. The writer makes direct statements about the character’s personality Uses adjectives to “tell” the reader about the character Useful when the author needs to be brief and move the story forward. Indirect Characterization.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization Direct vs. Indirect

  2. Direct Characterization • The writer makes direct statements about the character’s personality • Uses adjectives to “tell” the reader about the character • Useful when the author needs to be brief and move the story forward

  3. Indirect Characterization • The writer reveals information about a character and his personality through thoughts, words and actions • The writer reveals information about a character by how others respond to him, including what they think & say about him • Uses verbs to “show” what the character is like

  4. Examples • Ed Johns scratched his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dalco’s newest engine performance diagnostic computer. The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools.

  5. Examples • “That Ed Johnson,” said Anderson, watching the old mechanic scratch his head in confusion as the sales rep explained the newest engine performance diagnostic computer. “He hasn’t got a clue about modern electronics. Give him a good set of tools and a stack of yellowing manuals with a carburetor needing repair, and he’d be happy as a hungry frog in a fly field.”

  6. Examples Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.

  7. Examples Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings she had already taken from her overflowing vanity. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and cell-phoning her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind. She’d give the navy blue skirt and white sweater a try, hoping Trent would love both.

  8. Practice • Turner almost wished he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.

  9. Practice • “Larry, as your boss, I must say that it has been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style do not match up. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position today.”

  10. Practice • No, Honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little something. And if the poor old car doesn’t break down, I’ll be back soon.

  11. STEAL • Speech • Thoughts • Effect on others • Actions • Looks

  12. Speech • What does the character say? • How does the character speak?

  13. Thoughts • What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?

  14. Effect on others • What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people?

  15. Actions • What does the character do? • How does the character behave?

  16. Looks • What does the character look like? • How does the character dress?

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